Archaeology Talks at Melton Carnegie Museum


Tuesday 4th February, 2025.

2:00pm.

Melton Carnegie Museum,
Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray LE13 1RB

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£4.


Helen Sharp, Curator (Archaeology), Leicestershire County Council Museums will discuss the recent project to create new versions of silver-gilt and iron Roman cavalry helmet from the Hallaton Treasure. Find out how two stunning and contrasting replicas were created via 3D scanning, re-analysis and illustration. Find out more about the updated displays at Harborough Museum which allow us to think about wider themes of Roman religion, propaganda, status, and the relationships between invaders and native populations.

Please note the pre-booking is essential.

Melton Carnegie Museum,
Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray LE13 1RB

0116 305 3860
meltonmuseum@leics.gov.uk

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